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Europe close: Shares bounce but Covid-19 worries weigh on sentiment
Stocks on the Continent managed to reverse early losses after the European Central Bank moved to backstop demand for euros from other central banks as a precautionary measure.
Broker tips: IHG, Crest Nicholson, Lloyds
Jefferies downgraded its stance on shares of InterContinental Hotels to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ on Thursday and cut the price target to 4,100p from 4,400p as it took a look at the hotels sector.
US open: Banks outperform on prospect of easier regs
Wall Street was trading on the back foot on Thursday amid ongoing worries about the risk of a second pandemic wave, although news that regulators were set to ease some rules on banks had put a solid bid into the sector.
Weekly US jobless count dips, some economists say claims are 'bottoming'
Firings in the US only dipped a little last week but the figures most closely linked to hiring did show some improvement.
US trade deficit widens unexpectedly in May on oil
America's foreign trade balance in goods increased sharply last month amid a slide in exports, but likely driven only by oil.
Orders for US durable goods rebound more quickly than expected in May
Orders for goods made to last more than three years jumped in May, nearly reversing the previous month's sharp fall.
Jefferies cuts target for Lloyds, says income profile ill-suited for current market
Analysts at Jefferies cut their target price for shares of Lloyds from 47. 0p to 42. 0p, arguing that its revenue profile was ill-suited to current market conditions - but kept their recommendation at a 'buy'.
Europe midday: Stocks turn higher after ECB launches euro repo facilities
Stocks on the Continent clambered higher after the European Central Bank moved to backstop demand for euros from other central banks as a precautionary measure.
Europe open: Travel and leisure stocks pace losses amid risks of second Covid-19 wave
Stocks on the Continent remain under pressure due to the threat that rising Covid-19 infections in multiple US states might slow the reopening of their economies.
Unite sells shares at 3.1% discount, hails 'strong' investor support
Unite Group has successfully completed its placing of shares in the company for gross proceeds of approximately £300. 0m.
German consumer sentiment improves more quickly than expected in July, GfK says
The consumer climate was expected to continue improving in July, although the latest Covid-19 lockdowns might act as a drag.